Books for Good sets up in Fletcher

Published: Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 7:42 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 7:42 a.m.

A new nonprofit organization, Books for Good Inc., has recently been established in Fletcher to sell items, primarily books, and give the proceeds to other nonprofits.

It serves as a resource for all nonprofits in Western North Carolina that receive donations of books but do not have the means to maximize profits from their sale.

Individuals may donate items to a participating nonprofit that collects items and transfers them to BFG for sale on its behalf. Items also can be donated by individuals directly to BFG, with the donor specifying which IRS-recognized nonprofit will benefit from the sale of their items.

“No books will be discarded unless they are falling apart or waterdamaged,” BFG President Joe Ann Shaffer said. “Every effort will be made to maximize the value of all items.”

Books, as well as CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes, will be sold either online or at a local sale. Items remaining after local sales will either be held for the next sale or be sold as a lot, with payment distributed to nonprofits in an equitable manner.

For more information or to arrange pickup, call 828-989-4655, visit www. booksforgoodinc.com or email pickup@booksforgoodinc. com. Individuals wishing to volunteer with BFG should email volunteer@ booksforgoodinc.com.

<p>A new nonprofit organization, Books for Good Inc., has recently been established in Fletcher to sell items, primarily books, and give the proceeds to other nonprofits.</p><p>It serves as a resource for all nonprofits in Western North Carolina that receive donations of books but do not have the means to maximize profits from their sale.</p><p>Individuals may donate items to a participating nonprofit that collects items and transfers them to BFG for sale on its behalf. Items also can be donated by individuals directly to BFG, with the donor specifying which IRS-recognized nonprofit will benefit from the sale of their items.</p><p>“No books will be discarded unless they are falling apart or waterdamaged,” BFG President Joe Ann Shaffer said. “Every effort will be made to maximize the value of all items.”</p><p>Books, as well as CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes, will be sold either online or at a local sale. Items remaining after local sales will either be held for the next sale or be sold as a lot, with payment distributed to nonprofits in an equitable manner.</p><p>For more information or to arrange pickup, call 828-989-4655, visit www. booksforgoodinc.com or email pickup@booksforgoodinc. com. Individuals wishing to volunteer with BFG should email volunteer@ booksforgoodinc.com.</p>